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UMaine-Augusta banning use of tobacco on campus

The University of Maine at Augusta will ban tobacco use on campus starting in January, joining a growing number of colleges and universities.
Portland (ME) Press-Herald
added Sep 18, 2012 01:53
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[Maine] Students and faculty debate over tobacco ban

In January USM will begin taking the initial steps in making it’s campuses Tobacco-free. There will be much debate on campus in the few short months that tobacco users can freely smoke, dip or chew on campus property.
University of Southern Maine
added Sep 17, 2012 15:12
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[Maine] Portland mayor: Proposed smoking ban needs more clarity

One issue, said Councilor Edward Suslovic, is that there is no legal definition of public parks.
Portland (ME) Press-Herald
added Sep 5, 2012 17:03
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VIDEO: Another of Maine's Colleges Goes Tobacco-Free

The University of Maine at Augusta will ban tobacco use on its campus starting in January. Campus officials plan more outreach and education on the policy this fall before the ban kicks in on January 1st.
WABI-TV CBS 5 (Bangor, ME)
added Sep 3, 2012 23:24
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UMaine-Augusta to prohibit tobacco use on campus

The University of Maine at Augusta will ban tobacco use starting in January, joining a growing number of colleges and universities in Maine and around the country.
Kennebec Journal
added Aug 30, 2012 12:16
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[Maine] DHHS to cut Medicaid coverage for anti-smoking medications

Maine appears to be the only state in the country this year to eliminate Medicaid coverage for prescription drugs that help smokers quit, a budget-balancing move critics say will ultimately cost more and leave many Mainers hooked on nicotine.
Bangor (ME) Daily News
added Aug 29, 2012 20:55
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Maine Petitions Feds to Cut Medicaid Funds for Smoking Cessation Programs

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services wants to eliminate about $400,000 in state funding for the smoking programs, which draw down additional matching funds at a rate of nearly two to one. While state officials maintain some cessation programs
Maine Public Broadcasting Network (MPBN)
added Aug 28, 2012 08:31
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[Maine] Official: Mercer man injured in fire was likely smoking while on oxygen

MERCER -- An elderly man who was critically injured in a fire last week, apparently because he was smoking while on oxygen, is not well enough to speak to authorities about the incident.
Kennebec Journal
added Aug 2, 2012 07:32
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[Maine] Portland committee backs smoking ban in parks

But the committee declined to pursue a ban on smoking in private clubs.
Portland (ME) Press-Herald
added Jul 20, 2012 03:34
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[Maine] Litter rules now cover cigarettes

In response to a group of Cony High School students' disgust at the number of cigarette butts littering local streets and sidewalks, city councilors recently voted to alter an ordinance against littering to specify that tobacco products such as butts are,
Kennebec Journal
added Jun 26, 2012 03:20
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